Did prawn crackers originate from Malaysia or Indonesia, and which country has the better version? Find out the answer and more fascinating info about this classic Asian snack, click here to read more. Published as part of my ongoing origin series for South China Morning Post. Photos courtesy of chef Will Meyrick. Continue reading Dish Origin – Prawn Crackers
Said to have anti-ageing properties, and to promote cell regeneration, boost immunity and enhance sex drive, edible bird’s nests have become popular with Chinese millennials. In my latest origin series for South China Morning Post I deep dive into this Chinese delicacy with a fascinating history dating back more than a thousand years ago. Continue reading Dish Origin – Edible Bird’s Nest
One of the most popular dishes associated with Vietnamese cuisine has its origin in China. Learn more about this and what makes a rice paper roll truly authentic in my latest origin series article for SCMP. Continue reading Dish Origin – Rice Paper Rolls
I remember vividly the first time I ever had gnocchi that was befitting of the description, light and fluffy pillows. It was in Verona, at Locanda 4 Cuochi. So it was interesting to discover when researching this Gnocchi origin article (for SCMP) that Verona is not only the city of love, it is also the city of gnocchi. Continue reading Dish Origin – Gnocchi
I write the Hot Spots article for SCMP’s Good Eating Guide every issue and mostly I link it directly to the online version. This time however, I am including the original text below. Tai Kwun, an arts and heritage centre, occupying the former Central Police Station, is home to an interesting selection of restaurants, as is neighbouring Old Bailey Street. Aaharn Aaharn provides an exemplary … Continue reading Dining Hotspot – Tai Kwun
As Disney’s Mickey Mouse makes an unlikely turn as a satay-serving street hawker, I explore the origins of the marinated meat found skewered on street corners across Southeast Asia, in my latest origin series for South China Morning Post. Click here to read more. Continue reading Dish Origin – Satay
Fact check: is chicken tikka masala actually Indian, not British? I talk to the experts to answer the question as well as delve into its origin story. Click here to read all about it. Continue reading Dish Origin – Chicken Tikka Masala
In my latest dish origin series for South China Morning Post, I delve into wonton noodles and reveal the regional differences between Hong Kong, Singapore & Malaysia. Click here to read all about it. Continue reading Dish Origin – Wonton Noodles
The second article in my weekly food origin series for South China Morning Post. This time it is century eggs – How are they really made, where are they from and the horse urine misconception. Click here for more. Continue reading Dish Origin – Century Egg
Caprice’s Guillaume Galliot, Theo Mistral’s Theo Randall and Town’s Bryan Nagao talk about their fondest holiday memories and beloved festive food @ SCMP Christmas magazine Both photos courtesy of Town Continue reading Chefs @ Christmas
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